Are There No Carb Fruits?

One question people always ask is which are the no carb fruits? In reality, the majority of fruit is going to be high in carbohydrates because of the sugar that is found in the flesh of the apple, pear, or whatever fruit we are talking about. This sugar is used to nourish the seeds once the piece of fruit has fallen off of the plant.

The sugar really increases the level of carbs. You won’t find apples on the no carb or low carb list. A medium apple with skin is going to have about 21 grams of Net Carbs. Also, a peach won’t be found there either even though it is better at only 12 grams of Net Carbs.

For our uses, a low carb fruit is going to be one that has les than 10 Net Carb grams per serving. As you look at this list you will see there are several items that most people consider vegetables. They actually really are fruit. Here’s why.

A loose definition of “fruit” is the part of the plant which is edible and contains the seeds. So any plant that has its seeds located inside the flesh is considered a fruit. That is why you see tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, and cucumbers listed as fruits in this table even though most people would consider them a vegetable.

Does this mean you should not eat normal fruit on your low carb diet? No it doesn’t. You just need to be sure and keep track of the number of net carbs you eat. If you have half an apple, the nutritional benefit is going to be much more than the results of a few extra carbs. Fruits are packed with vitamins and nutrients and they should be a part of your diet. They also contain fiber which is needed on low carb diets.

Low Carb Fruit List